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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.42, 12,521.32 and 5,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.42, 12,521.32 and 5,095.81 is: 7,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.42 : 12,521.32 = 5,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.42/12,521.32 = 5,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.42x = 12,521.32 × 5,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.42x = 63,806,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806,270.58/9,073.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.22

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